Walter Scott ISPHORDING
NORFOLK - Walter "Joe" Scott Isphording, 83, passed away at his home in Knotts Island, N.C. after a long illness. Born in Norfolk, Va., he was the son of the late Violet Newcomer Isphording and Ralph Joseph Isphording. He was educated in Norfolk City Public Schools, excelling in athletics at Maury High School. He graduated from Old Dominion College, and retired from teaching, coaching, and a career in realestate. He was also an avid duck hunter and later in life became an accomplished decorative decoy carver. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances Killam "Dena" Isphording; 2 daughters, Carolyn Leigh Cook (Tommy) and Kathryn Stuart Byrne (Dick); 3 sons, Robert Page Isphording, Michael McMurran Isphording (Susan) and Thomas Layne Isphording (Bonnie). He was predeceased by his twin brothers Cabell and Page Isphording. A private family service was held on Friday, November 24th.
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Another name for Walter was Little Joe.